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Dollar Tree

9820 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Tolleson 85353

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-11895

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Tolleson restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 26, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 29, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 6, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 14, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Apr 14, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Observed pests have been removed and floor has been cleared.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed various food debris and garbage on floor of back storage room. Discussed with person in charge importance of removing food debris and potential pest harborage items from back room. Observed massive ice buildup in walk in freezer taking up a quarter of the space. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed broken fan in walk in freezer. Observed one fan in operation, one fan struggling to spin, and one fan completely detached sitting on guard. All items were observed still frozen. Discussed with person in charge repairing fan as to not overwork and damage the unit. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 6, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge maintaining a path so employees can reach walk in freezer and cooler in back room.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed evidence of pest activity. Observed multiple sticky traps in backroom storage area containing numerous pests including crickets, cockroaches, spiders, and a lizard. Observed dead crickets in walk in cooler and a cockroach in the men's restroom. Reviewed pest control invoices with person in charge, last visit being 1/11/2026. Scheduled return in 9 days with person in charge to observe progress with pest cleanup and control. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed various food debris and garbage on floor of back storage room. Discussed with person in charge importance of removing food debris and potential pest harborage items from back room. Observed massive ice buildup in walk in freezer taking up a quarter of the space. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed broken fan in walk in freezer. Observed one fan in operation, one fan struggling to spin, and one fan completely detached sitting on guard. All items were observed still frozen. Discussed with person in charge repairing fan as to not overwork and damage the unit. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Aug 29, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Manager is unsure if contact information is up to date. Provided permit center information to update contacts, if necessary.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed gaps at back exit door. Discussed adding weather stripping or adjusting door to ensure all gaps are sealed to help prevent pests. Second Consecutive Violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed trash and dirt on floors of employee restrooms and dead crickets around drinking fountain near employee restrooms. Also observed ice buildup on floor of freezer. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency with manager. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, ice, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 1, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed gaps at back exit door. Discussed adding weather stripping or adjusting door to ensure all gaps are sealed to help prevent pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

2024

Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Cindy A.Report sent via email.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:-Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or-Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Cindy Aragon

2023

Dec 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Product has been removed already.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Selina Medina

Sep 26, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Selina M.Report emailed.Reviewed cleaning and organization procedures for back storage area.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Selina M.

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →